A review by erica_reads_things
The Eyes Are the Best Part by Monika Kim

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A great slow burn. I loved the character development and path that Ji-won and her family took. I really love horror books in particular that take on specific communities and frame the horror around their real life struggles. This one was very well done. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Cannibalism, Murder, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Infidelity, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, and Cultural appropriation

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Death of parent